Post by The Sandmen on Jul 24, 2013 16:36:46 GMT -5
Benson Henderson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Din Thomas is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Benson and Thomas move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Benson Henderson fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Thomas blocks and pushes his opponent.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Benson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Thomas can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Din Thomas fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Benson Henderson! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Thomas avoids a dangerous strike from Benson
and counters with a solid straight!
A right hand from Benson Henderson
makes Thomas stumble back!
Din Thomas and Benson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Din Thomas is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Thomas looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Benson Henderson's punches
Benson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Thomas.
Benson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Din Thomas fakes a punch and launches himself over Benson!
Nice move by Thomas who clinches and pushes Benson against the cage
Benson Henderson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Benson circles out and slips free of Din Thomas's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Benson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Thomas with a double overhooks!
Superb haymaker by Benson
that lands on Thomas's face like a cannon ball!
Benson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Benson launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Thomas.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Thomas grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Din Thomas
Din Thomas is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Thomas
He is not able to do it
Din Thomas is in open guard over Benson
Thomas moves on the ground
Din Thomas moves to side mount
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Din Thomas is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Thomas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomas's side.
Din Thomas is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Thomas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomas's side.
Din Thomas is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Thomas tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to escape from the full mount...
Benson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Thomas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomas tries to cover his face,
Din Thomas is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Din Thomas in his guard...
Benson Henderson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Din Thomas is in open guard over Benson
Benson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Thomas's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Din Thomas is in open guard over Benson
Stand up! This is what Thomas's cornermen are shouting. Benson Henderson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Benson tries to close his guard around Thomas
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Thomas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomas's side.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Thomas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomas tries to cover his face,
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Thomas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomas tries to cover his face,
Thomas's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Thomas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomas tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Benson
Thomas is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Din Thomas!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Din Thomas
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Din Thomas
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Thomas is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Benson is in rear mount over Thomas
Benson Henderson tries to get his arm under Din Thomas's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Din Thomas's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
Thomas's Right cheek is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Thomas's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Thomas's Right cheek is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Thomas's eyes...
Din Thomas easily defends the attempt.
Benson is in rear mount over Thomas
Thomas has Benson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Benson is unable to move under Thomas control.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Thomas
Benson Henderson tries to pass Din Thomas's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Benson.
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Round 2
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Benson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Thomas with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Thomas grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Benson struggles... Din Thomas is unable to take him down
Din Thomas tries a hook to the body
but Benson manages to dodge it
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Benson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Benson pushes Din Thomas against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Thomas's chin! His legs are wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Din Thomas's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Benson Henderson!
That one almost breaks Thomas's chin! He is knocked down!
Thomas's Chin is beginning to swell
Benson is standing while Thomas is on the ground on his back
Din Thomas kicks his legs trying to keep Benson Henderson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Benson is standing while Thomas is on the ground on his back
Din Thomas launches an up-kick intended for Benson Henderson's head...
Benson leans out of the way.
Benson is standing while Thomas is on the ground on his back
Din Thomas kicks his legs trying to keep Benson Henderson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Benson is standing while Thomas is on the ground on his back
Benson Henderson decides to jump inside Thomas's guard.
Thomas didn't see that coming. Benson is in open guard over Thomas now.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Thomas
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Din Thomas can't prevent his opponent from passing. Benson looks to work from half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Thomas
Terrible one sided match... Thomas was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
Benson Henderson tries to pass Din Thomas's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Din Thomas
Benson Henderson looks to mount Din Thomas...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Din Thomas
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Din Thomas
Benson goes for an armbar!
Din Thomas taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Benson Henderson by Submission (Armbar) at 2:30 Round 2
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 18/24 (75%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 229 s
Statistics: Din Thomas
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 270 s
OTHER LW TOURNAMENT SPOILERS
Here's something interesting to think about. Din Thomas did significantly better against Benson Henderson than Clay Guida did against Shinya Aoki. He did more damage to Benson than Guida did to Aoki. Yet...Din loses, and Guida wins. How is that shit justice??? Hahahah. I demand satisfaction. I challenge you to a duel (whatever that means...)
Din Thomas is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Benson and Thomas move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Benson Henderson fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Thomas blocks and pushes his opponent.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Benson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Thomas can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Din Thomas fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Benson Henderson! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Thomas avoids a dangerous strike from Benson
and counters with a solid straight!
A right hand from Benson Henderson
makes Thomas stumble back!
Din Thomas and Benson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Din Thomas is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Thomas looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Benson Henderson's punches
Benson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Thomas.
Benson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Din Thomas fakes a punch and launches himself over Benson!
Nice move by Thomas who clinches and pushes Benson against the cage
Benson Henderson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Benson circles out and slips free of Din Thomas's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Benson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Thomas with a double overhooks!
Superb haymaker by Benson
that lands on Thomas's face like a cannon ball!
Benson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Benson launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Thomas.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Thomas grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Din Thomas
Din Thomas is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Thomas
He is not able to do it
Din Thomas is in open guard over Benson
Thomas moves on the ground
Din Thomas moves to side mount
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Din Thomas is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Thomas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomas's side.
Din Thomas is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Thomas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomas's side.
Din Thomas is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Thomas tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to escape from the full mount...
Benson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Thomas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomas tries to cover his face,
Din Thomas is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Din Thomas in his guard...
Benson Henderson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Din Thomas is in open guard over Benson
Benson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Thomas's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Din Thomas is in open guard over Benson
Stand up! This is what Thomas's cornermen are shouting. Benson Henderson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Benson tries to close his guard around Thomas
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Thomas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomas's side.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Thomas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomas tries to cover his face,
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Thomas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomas tries to cover his face,
Thomas's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Thomas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomas tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Benson
Thomas is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Din Thomas!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Din Thomas
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Din Thomas
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Thomas is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Benson is in rear mount over Thomas
Benson Henderson tries to get his arm under Din Thomas's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Din Thomas's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
Thomas's Right cheek is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Thomas's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Thomas's Right cheek is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Thomas's eyes...
Din Thomas easily defends the attempt.
Benson is in rear mount over Thomas
Thomas has Benson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Benson is unable to move under Thomas control.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Thomas
Benson Henderson tries to pass Din Thomas's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Benson.
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Round 2
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Benson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Thomas with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Thomas grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Benson struggles... Din Thomas is unable to take him down
Din Thomas tries a hook to the body
but Benson manages to dodge it
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Benson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Benson pushes Din Thomas against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Thomas's chin! His legs are wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Din Thomas's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Benson Henderson!
That one almost breaks Thomas's chin! He is knocked down!
Thomas's Chin is beginning to swell
Benson is standing while Thomas is on the ground on his back
Din Thomas kicks his legs trying to keep Benson Henderson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Benson is standing while Thomas is on the ground on his back
Din Thomas launches an up-kick intended for Benson Henderson's head...
Benson leans out of the way.
Benson is standing while Thomas is on the ground on his back
Din Thomas kicks his legs trying to keep Benson Henderson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Benson is standing while Thomas is on the ground on his back
Benson Henderson decides to jump inside Thomas's guard.
Thomas didn't see that coming. Benson is in open guard over Thomas now.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Thomas
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Din Thomas can't prevent his opponent from passing. Benson looks to work from half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Thomas
Terrible one sided match... Thomas was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
Benson Henderson tries to pass Din Thomas's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Din Thomas
Benson Henderson looks to mount Din Thomas...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Din Thomas
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Din Thomas
Benson goes for an armbar!
Din Thomas taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Benson Henderson by Submission (Armbar) at 2:30 Round 2
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 18/24 (75%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 229 s
Statistics: Din Thomas
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 270 s
OTHER LW TOURNAMENT SPOILERS
Here's something interesting to think about. Din Thomas did significantly better against Benson Henderson than Clay Guida did against Shinya Aoki. He did more damage to Benson than Guida did to Aoki. Yet...Din loses, and Guida wins. How is that shit justice??? Hahahah. I demand satisfaction. I challenge you to a duel (whatever that means...)
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!